Sara Woodman
Marshall,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse brings 7-year background with patients in-home, in office, and inpatient conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Well versed in a wide array of disorders. Confident and comfortable with children of all ages.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Elara Caring
09.2021 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided supervision and leadership for LPN's.
- Performed care such as catheter management, wound care, tracheostomy care, IV medication administration, lab specimen collection, tube feeding management.
Regional Subspecialty Registered Nurse
Bronson Neuroscience Center
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Telephone triage, write and submit all insurance appeals, assist in clinic when needed, submit prior authorizations, triage and schedule all concussion patients, coordinate care among care team, facilitate referrals
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with Medical Assistants to coordinate continuum of care
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes
- Maintained accurate and complete records
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Managed 4-5 patients per day.
Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supported back office procedures, including hiring and employment processes
- Optimized business performance with consistent data tracking and analysis of ongoing operations
- Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty by building an atmosphere focused on positive, memorable experiences
- Drove shrink results through compliance with all guidelines involved with safety, loss prevention, and cash-handling procedures
- Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews
- Oversaw daily operations with practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration and process improvements
- Built relationships with vendors and monitored supply chain to spot and correct deficiencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
06.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kellogg Community College
06.2005
High School Diploma - General Studies
Olivet High School
05.2003
Skills
- Patient assessments ADL assistance
- Care planning Patient care
- Organization
- Feeding Pumps
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Clear Patient Communication
- Office Support
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- Pediatric seizure care, Bronson Methodist Hospital - 2017-2019
References
Melissa Ryan, Olivet Community Schools
(269) 430-1606
Lauren Werkema, Bronson Neuroscience Center
(269) 217-7094
Elin VanDeraa, Bronson Neuro Critical Care
(269) 350-1945
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Elara Caring
09.2021 - Current
Regional Subspecialty Registered Nurse
Bronson Neuroscience Center
02.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2019
Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kellogg Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Olivet High School
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